Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s?

Alex DeJesus · June 20th, 2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks Peter. The problem is those are not HD connections. Video 2 BNC and the yellow a/v are standard def. The only HD port is the HD/SD Component out. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Robert Wide · June 21st, 2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Wide

Beste Kees, I saw this monitor too (Beetronics) and I read somewhere that it's made by Zeiss!! Nice to read that your confident with it!

Two compounded questions:
1. How do you fix the monitor to your camera (or tripod)? Is it light enough to put it on top of the camera with the Varizoom hot shoe connector? What do you do with the battery? Is the power cable long enough to screw the battery under the camera (tripod screw)?
2. Is the monitor durable (because of the low price compared to SmallHD) and good enough for focussing (which I would expect, it's HD after all!)

Groeten RW

Hi Kees, one other question: does the XHA1 send display information (zebra's, shutterspeed etc) to the external monitor when you use the composite. Peaking does't work I suppose?

Kees van Duijvenbode · June 21st, 2010, 06:48 AM

Yes it does. No, it doesn't. :-)
I will reply to your e-mail tonight.

Robert Wide · June 21st, 2010, 06:50 AM

Tx Kees!

RW

Scott Head · October 13th, 2010, 12:50 AM

What about Manhattan monitors. I have heard good things about them.

I too am looking for a reasonable 5-7" on-camera monitor. As a relative newbie to DV, I am learning as I go.

John D. Griffin · February 14th, 2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Stern

I bought the small HD and it works great with the A1, it's an incredible monitor and I like the power option since the battery is slim and clips to the back of the monitor .. component out into the monitor.. looks great ...

Dave, just picked up the SmallHD DP4 for my Canon XHA1s. What cable are you using to run from DP4 to the camera? None of their supplied cables do the job. Thanks.

John

Dave Stern · February 14th, 2012, 08:48 PM

hi John - I hope you enjoy your new monitor!! Mine is not the DP4, but is the older model which was larger and not sold anymore (DP1) .. that DP1 has analog component inputs, for which I use the large / bukly cable supplied with the XHA1 (fits on the custom connector output on the camera and terminates in component connectors) .. not sure what inputs are avail. on the DP4, so you may need a converter to convert analog outputs from the camera to HDMI for the monitor (trick will be finding one battery powered if you need that).. there's also the firewire out but I bet that's more difficult to deal with than the analog out (which is still a "HD" signal btw) .. good luck & post back what you do!

John D. Griffin · February 15th, 2012, 07:49 AM

Dave:
SmallHD told me to use the supplied DTC-1000 Canon cable with the D4 connector mated with their RCA cable via couplers which then plugs into the headphone jack of the DP4. My problem is that I can not shoot with 7' of cable dangling from the camera.
What I would like to know is if there is a 1' cable out there with a D4 connector (so it attaches to camera) on one end and a headphone connector on the other end. I am not to worried about the DP4 signal being HD. I just need the unit as a focusing aid. Does anyone know if such a cable exists? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

David Robinson · April 18th, 2012, 05:35 AM

What is the best option ( on a VERY low budget) for a monitor available in the UK please.

Stany Hermans · April 18th, 2012, 10:39 AM

This may be what you're looking for:
Lilliput UK · 569GL-50NP/HO/Y · 5 inch field monitor with HDMI and camera battery slot
Can be found on ebay around GBP 165.

Maurice Covington · April 20th, 2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Annie Haycock

Has anyone tried the Lilliput monitors?

Annie,

my buddy ordered one of these and sent it back the same day. I'm guessing that he didn't do his homework to make sure that he had the correct connections. That being said, there are two options that I'd like to throw out there.

1. If you have limited movement and can charge the battery periodically, there is an 7" HD TV out there made by some company called AccessHD. This monitor if for a camera mount and even comes with the necessary accessaries for only about $50.00. It is great!!!!!!! My only issue with it is battery life and you can't add a larger battery that I am aware of.

Amazon.com: Teamex PTV7000 Access 7-Inch Portable Digital TV: Electronics

2. You can try the 7" Marshall Monitor. I have nothing bad to say about this one except that I need two more.

Amazon.com: Marshall M-LCD7-HDMI-BNEL3 7in Portable On-Camera Field Monitor with Nikon EN-EL3e Battery: Camera & Photo

Annie Haycock · April 29th, 2012, 05:44 AM

Hi Maurice

I did buy the Lilliput, and an external Lithium battery. The system works well, I had no problems once I had sorted out the colour connections - had to write to the seller to work that out. I can also use it with my Nikon D7000. Unfortunately I haven't had much time to devote to photography or videography lately - due to pressure of work, and am out of practice at it all. Been away for the last few weeks and forgot to take the LANC cable amongst other things!

But thanks for the suggestions - I'm sure others will find them useful.

Jase Tanner · May 1st, 2012, 08:55 AM

John

I had my DTC-1000 cable shortened to about a foot and then added the couplers and the RCA cable. Not exactly what you're looking for but a step in the right direction. With much of the bulk of the DTC-1000 no gone, its easy to coil both cables up and velcro it to the inside of this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183476-REG/Mighty_Wondercam_Videosmith_R05_Aux_Box_for_Rover.html
The aux box also provides a mounting point for the monitor using the Small HD articulating arm

David Stembridge · March 27th, 2013, 08:50 PM

Jase, any details on who you had shorten your cable? I have a spare... considering giving it a try myself; but can't find any breakdowns on the cable itself.

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Originally Posted by Jase Tanner

...I had my DTC-1000 cable shortened to about a foot and then added the couplers and the RCA cable....

Geoffrey Weglarz · August 15th, 2013, 05:15 PM

I too am looking to mount a monitor and use the component inputs. Any idea of somewhere to purchase a shorter cable or a place that might shorten it?

June 21st, 2010, 06:48 AM	#18
Kees van Duijvenbode Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 246	Yes it does. No, it doesn't. :-) I will reply to your e-mail tonight. __________________ www.cvd-video.nl

June 21st, 2010, 06:50 AM	#19
Robert Wide Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 49	Tx Kees! RW __________________ XH A1 / FCS2

February 14th, 2012, 08:48 PM	#22
Dave Stern Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 391	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? hi John - I hope you enjoy your new monitor!! Mine is not the DP4, but is the older model which was larger and not sold anymore (DP1) .. that DP1 has analog component inputs, for which I use the large / bukly cable supplied with the XHA1 (fits on the custom connector output on the camera and terminates in component connectors) .. not sure what inputs are avail. on the DP4, so you may need a converter to convert analog outputs from the camera to HDMI for the monitor (trick will be finding one battery powered if you need that).. there's also the firewire out but I bet that's more difficult to deal with than the analog out (which is still a "HD" signal btw) .. good luck & post back what you do!

February 15th, 2012, 07:49 AM	#23
John D. Griffin New Boot Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Port Jefferson, NY Posts: 5	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? Dave: SmallHD told me to use the supplied DTC-1000 Canon cable with the D4 connector mated with their RCA cable via couplers which then plugs into the headphone jack of the DP4. My problem is that I can not shoot with 7' of cable dangling from the camera. What I would like to know is if there is a 1' cable out there with a D4 connector (so it attaches to camera) on one end and a headphone connector on the other end. I am not to worried about the DP4 signal being HD. I just need the unit as a focusing aid. Does anyone know if such a cable exists? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

April 18th, 2012, 05:35 AM	#24
David Robinson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Wales,UK Posts: 14	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? What is the best option ( on a VERY low budget) for a monitor available in the UK please.

June 20th, 2010, 10:53 AM	#16
Alex DeJesus Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 177	Thanks Peter. The problem is those are not HD connections. Video 2 BNC and the yellow a/v are standard def. The only HD port is the HD/SD Component out. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

October 13th, 2010, 12:50 AM	#20
Scott Head Tourist Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1	What about Manhattan monitors. I have heard good things about them. I too am looking for a reasonable 5-7" on-camera monitor. As a relative newbie to DV, I am learning as I go.

April 18th, 2012, 10:39 AM	#25
Stany Hermans New Boot Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 14	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? This may be what you're looking for: Lilliput UK · 569GL-50NP/HO/Y · 5 inch field monitor with HDMI and camera battery slot Can be found on ebay around GBP 165.

April 29th, 2012, 05:44 AM	#27
Annie Haycock Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales Posts: 734	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? Hi Maurice I did buy the Lilliput, and an external Lithium battery. The system works well, I had no problems once I had sorted out the colour connections - had to write to the seller to work that out. I can also use it with my Nikon D7000. Unfortunately I haven't had much time to devote to photography or videography lately - due to pressure of work, and am out of practice at it all. Been away for the last few weeks and forgot to take the LANC cable amongst other things! But thanks for the suggestions - I'm sure others will find them useful. __________________ Canon XH A1; Canon XF100; Nikon D800

May 1st, 2012, 08:55 AM	#28
Jase Tanner Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 346	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? John I had my DTC-1000 cable shortened to about a foot and then added the couplers and the RCA cable. Not exactly what you're looking for but a step in the right direction. With much of the bulk of the DTC-1000 no gone, its easy to coil both cables up and velcro it to the inside of this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183476-REG/Mighty_Wondercam_Videosmith_R05_Aux_Box_for_Rover.html The aux box also provides a mounting point for the monitor using the Small HD articulating arm

August 15th, 2013, 05:15 PM	#30
Geoffrey Weglarz Tourist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 3	Re: Suggest On-camera Monitor for XHA1s? I too am looking to mount a monitor and use the component inputs. Any idea of somewhere to purchase a shorter cable or a place that might shorten it?